Articles related to "Young Adult Book"

Author Gill James talks about school visits, Young Adult literature, publishing, inspiration and never giving up.

Hallowmere is a new series of young adult books by Tiffany Trent. The dark fantasy, blended with Civil War history, makes Hallowmere a unique world of mystery.

A fascinating story that is wrapped in timeless folk and "phaerie" tales from around the world.

High adventure, survival, coming-of-age and themes of good and evil fill this three-book series by a popular South American author.

It can be difficult to encourage adolescents to read. Some claim they are bored by books. Some say reading is too hard. Most teenagers just need to be able to relate to t

Author Selene Castrovilla shares her experience and advice on writing YA novels, creating characters, developing voice, and using profanity in young adult literature.

Getting preteens to read can be nearly impossible with all the competition from video games and TV. Exciting mystery books may just be the answer to their boredom.

Many children's authors get their start through work-for-hire opportunities. It's a great way break into children's book publishing.

The key to getting kids to read classic literature outside of school is to pick exciting novels that grip their imagination.

Inkheart, written by best-selling author Cornelia Funke, is a modern fairytale, one that will leave readers with a love for books and a greater love for magic.

Rachel Vincent, author of YA paranormal, talks about her new releases, the new imprint Harlequin Teen, and what her work day is like as a professional writer.

Cindy talks about querying and finding an agent, getting published, and what it takes to promote your work as a debut author.

Steven L. Layne has written many books for young people. Mergers is his second book for young adults.

Author Victoria Laurie takes a risk with her first lengthy YA adventure novel, Oracles of Delphi Keep.

Books with content similar to a favorite may help kids stay interested in reading after finishing a favorite book. Harry Potter fans may enjoy other books about wizards.

Why the young adult books called the Twilight series, by Stephenie Meyer are a must read. These books include the titles Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse.

Science Fiction books are the best books for teens looking for something new, exciting and a little different from the current crop of Twilight clones.

Award-winning playwright Laurie Brooks crafts an all-new legend of the selkie folk - mythical seal people who transform into humans.

Young Adult fiction was once considered a kind of void between engaging children's books and sophisticated adult fare. But not anymore, 'cause YA has a new attitude.

Each age category of children's writing, from picture books to young adult, has its own requirements. Follow these guidelines to start writing your children's book.

For years, Janette Rallison has made teens laugh with her witty and insightful romantic comedies. Here, she shares her writing strategies with Suite 101.

Young adult literature often features religion as a theme to show the struggles and confusion during adolescence. Here are three teen books that portray religious themes.

Teens can get free books in exchange for insightful as-only-a-teen-can-tell-it book reviews or from no-strings-attached giveaways.

These teen novels are a great introduction to science fiction for girls of all ages, with strong female leads and similarities to popular teen books like Gossip Girl.

From Coretta Scott King Award Winners to lesser known titles, this is a guide to some of the best in African American Teen Fiction.

The 6th book in the Artemis Fowl series. Artemis and Holly must travel through time, save an endangered lemur and bring back the cure for a deadly, magical disease.

Children will love Wise Child for its magic, mystery and suspense. Parents and teachers will love it because it deals with important life lessons.

Harry has hung up his wand, but you still want to get a book for that ten year old on your list. Have you checked out these classics lately?

YA author Selene Castrovilla talks about getting her first novel published, if agents are really necessary, and juggling writing time with family life.

Children's author Kimberly K. Jones shares the behind-the-scenes stories that inspired her young adult novels Sand Dollar Summer and The Genie Scheme.

Some innovative fantasy novels incorporate world views from non-Western cultures, both past and present.

Online gaming fans will love PJ Haarsma's new Softwire book, which finds teenager JT battling alien pirates after a mysterious treasure in a dangerous computer game.

This article contains a list of highly-readable books that will be meaningful and will stimulate discussion at your Young Adult book club.

Censored, challenged, forbidden, or just plain banned-some of the greatest books of our time have gotten the worst rap.

With the rise in popularity of eBooks and eReaders comes the question of the next generation. EBooks for kids are slowly beginning to gain momentum.

Not all summer vacations are about road trips and theme parks. Check out this summer reading list of books about first love, responsibility, and other rites of passage.

Defining a person's identity and wondeirng at the fate of humans are both questions asked by Mary Pearson's The Adoration of Jenna Fox.

Authors and illustrators win them every year! Learn what the Newbery, Caldecott, and other well-known children's book awards mean, and who were the lastest winners.

Writing a book can be hard, but without the right cover art, it may not sell the way that you want it to.

What would happen if characters could escape from books and inhabit a reader's world? When Cornelia Funke asks this question, the answer is "Inkheart."

First published in 1967, The Outsiders took the literary world by storm as the first book to be published with a solely teenage target audience.

Everyone looks for the perfect way to tell Dad that they love him. This book is perfect for delivering the message.

Unique structure, solid historical facts, and a page-turning plot are all elements Karen Hesse has included to make this book a great summer pick!

Capture student's attention through role playing. Let students choose their own history adventure in the classroom and make learning come alive!

Barnaby Grimes: Curse of the Night Wolf is the first book in a gory young-adult series written by Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell.

Adolescents have many issues to cope with. Novels can help them deal with unexpected events and problematic circumstances, giving them the strength to carry on.

Offer a comparison paper as a compromise when a student wants to read a novel that has been made into a movie. The student will compare both in the written paper.

Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript is a valuable resource for writers preparing manuscripts for submission.

Stephanie Meyer is responsible for one of the most successful young adult book series ever published.

Wrecked (Simon Pulse, 2007) is E. R. Frank's fourth and most recent novel for young adults.